I love the design of this lamp, which is the only reason I give it 3 stars instead of 1. The lamp comes w/ the cord running from the base, thru the shaft, and then to the socket assembly. The shaft of the first lamp I ordered screwed tightly into the base, but leaned significantly to the side. I ordered a replacement, and this time the shaft would not screw tightly into the base, so not only did it lean, but it wobbled in the base. Returning both lamps for a refund.